Basic rifle training

Fiasco · Oct 29, 2014

New user here, I was wondering if anyone could recommend any rifle training courses? Specifically, I would like to get a basic Ruger 10/22 and learn the ins/outs (how to take care of it, how to modify it with attachments, etc). I use to shoot one as a kid, but have not touched one in 20+ years. I only anticipate using the gun to target shoot (reliving my childhood perhaps).

I have no preference if it's with an individual instructor or in a class.

Also, if there are any public range recommendations that offer .22 rentals (is that the term?) so I could get a feel for one again before I make a purchase that wold be fantastic.

I appreciate any and all recommendations.

MdPrep · Oct 29, 2014

Where ya from? HoCo here.

TheBert · Oct 29, 2014

Fiasco said:
New user here, I was wondering if anyone could recommend any rifle training courses? Specifically, I would like to get a basic Ruger 10/22 and learn the ins/outs (how to take care of it, how to modify it with attachments, etc). I use to shoot one as a kid, but have not touched one in 20+ years. I only anticipate using the gun to target shoot (reliving my childhood perhaps).

I have no preference if it's with an individual instructor or in a class.

Also, if there are any public range recommendations that offer .22 rentals (is that the term?) so I could get a feel for one again before I make a purchase that wold be fantastic.

I appreciate any and all recommendations.

USMC Recruiting

CypherPunk · Oct 29, 2014

Are they starting Marines with Ruger 22's now?

Army issued 5.56 carbines

mopar92 · Oct 29, 2014

CypherPunk said:
Are they starting Marines with Ruger 22's now?

Army issued 5.56 carbines

Burn.

OP I don't have a Ruger 10/22 but I do have a Marlin model 60 that you could take for a test drive if you're local to Carroll County. And can help square you away with the rifle basics.

ProShooter · Oct 29, 2014

www.nrainstructors.org Basic Rifle Shooting class

mcbruzdzinski · Oct 30, 2014

We offfer the NRA Basic Rifle class a few times a year but can also offer an NRA F.I.R.S.T. Steps Rifle using a 10/22.

We use the facilities at the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore in Marriottsville.

FFJim · Oct 30, 2014

Another suggestion is to look at Project Appleseed. They have a very good program in MD.
http://www.appleseedusa.org

Fiasco · Oct 31, 2014

MdPrep said:
Where ya from? HoCo here.

Also in Howard, near Columbia.

mcbruzdzinski said:
We offfer the NRA Basic Rifle class a few times a year but can also offer an NRA F.I.R.S.T. Steps Rifle using a 10/22.

We use the facilities at the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore in Marriottsville.

I'd like to learn more about this, what is the best way to find out more details.

Fiasco · Oct 31, 2014

ProShooter said:
www.nrainstructors.org Basic Rifle Shooting class

Looks ideal, unfortunately I have a family commitment that weekend. Do they offer this often?

MostlyHarmless · Oct 31, 2014

FFJim said:
Another suggestion is to look at Project Appleseed. They have a very good program in MD.
http://www.appleseedusa.org

Excellent option- and I hear that some of the instructors will even loan you a rifle!

Bring a few hundred rounds of 22lr, and prepare to LEARN.

ken792 · Oct 31, 2014

Appleseed or a CMP Rimfire Sporter clinic.

Cyra · Oct 31, 2014

Thanks for the Appleseed link, I will have to check into that myself!

ProShooter · Oct 31, 2014

Fiasco said:
Looks ideal, unfortunately I have a family commitment that weekend. Do they offer this often?

That's just the general NRA listing from various instructors.

Whiskey · Nov 10, 2014

ADS has a tactical shoot on December 6. Basic rifle marksmanship instruction is a core component of the day. There are enough drills and range that the eginning shooters will have as much fun and development as the advanced shooters.

Engine4 · Nov 10, 2014

mopar92 said:
OP I don't have a Ruger 10/22 but I do have a Marlin model 60 that you could take for a test drive if you're local to Carroll County. And can help square you away with the rifle basics.

If you want, I have a couple 10/22's & can meet with you & Mopar so you can take them for a test drive.

TonyB. · Nov 17, 2014

Whiskey said:
ADS has a tactical shoot on December 6. Basic rifle marksmanship instruction is a core component of the day. There are enough drills and range that the eginning shooters will have as much fun and development as the advanced shooters.

Cost and location?

Whiskey · Nov 18, 2014

TonyB. said:
Cost and location?

Tony, the program is being held at the Echo Valley Training center in High Point WV. (about 20 minutes west of Winchester VA). The cost starts at $215/shooter. The event details can be found HERE.

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